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Intro to Hydroponics

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Learn about appropriate crops
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Growing & Selling Microgreens

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Microgreens crops
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Goals & Action Planning

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Consider your desires for your Upstart Farm
Think critically about limitations
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Develop a mission statement
Set a timeline for farm development

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Foundations of Aquaponics

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Aquaponics myths, dogma, nonsense and truths
The future of aquaponics

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Lighting for Upstart Farmers

In this course, you will:

Learn about the relationship between light and plants
Learn about the various lighting types that exist
Think critically about your lighting options in regards to your farm goals
Determine the lighting needs for different crops
Gain an understanding of the nuts and bolts of lighting on a vertical farm

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Intro to Organics

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The pros and cons of organic farming
The different types of organic labels
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